$1,000 Art for Social Change Contest

Futures Without Violence is excited to announce the Unscripted Student Art Contest and is looking for talented student artists to apply!

As part of CATAPULT: Campus Action for Healthy Manhood, the Unscripted campaign engages college students to explore mental health, healthy relationships, and healthier manhood through creativity and self-expression. Our inaugural Art Contest is a unique opportunity for students to use art to spark conversation and visibility around these important topics. Submitted designs will be considered for future campaign promotional material such as merchandise!  

About the Art Contest: 

  • Rules for Entry:
  • Must be an enrolled student (undergraduate or graduate) at a college/university
  • Prizes:
    • $1000 – 1st Place 
    • $500 – 2nd Place
    • $250 – 3rd Place
  • Themes:
    • Healthy Relationships and Dating
    • Mental Health and Wellbeing
    • Advocating Against Violence
  • Examples of Mediums Accepted:
    • Poster & Sticker Designs
    • Explainer-style videos
    • Comedy sketches
    • Spoken word or poetry
    • Memes or Comics
    • Music
  • Key Dates:
    • April 15, 2026 – competition close (with possibility of extension)
    • May 1, 2026 – winner announced

For more details and submission instructions, check out the  Art Contest Informational Flyer. 

For additional printable promotional materials, download the Unscripted Toolkit and click the “Art Contest” folder. 

For any questions, please contact EngagingMen@FuturesWithoutViolence.org. Thank you and we look forward to working with you!